J Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd

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150 year old independent family funeral directors in Southampton, providing bereaved families with compassionate funeral arrangements for 4 generations.

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Graham Jones 27th Jun 2022

Chris Lawrence and his team were superb; they couldn't have been more professional. Once Chris knew the family's requirements, he made all the necessary arrangements for us and, as a result, he made what was a difficult time a lot easier.

Maureen Marshall 25th Jun 2022

John Lawerence and the staff J Lawerence & Sons were excellent from start to finish. I can’t thank John enough for his kindness, support and professionalism. 

Roy White 20th Jun 2022

We couldn't have been more pleased with the professional, courteous and sympathetic service provided by Louise and her colleagues. From start to finish they were there with help and advice every step of the way at such a difficult time. Personally I would highly recommend.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

17 St. Denys Rd
Portswood
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 2GN

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 023 8000 0643

About Us

Established in 1870, J. Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd. has been a trusted funeral director in Southampton for over 150 years. Independently owned and family run, J. Lawrence & Sons are one of the oldest independent businesses in Southampton.

The home is currently run by John and Chris Lawrence, who have been working for the family business ever since they left school. Combined they have over 60 years experience, and they are proud to carry on the legacy of service, helping families to honour and celebrate the lives of loved ones.

J. Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd offer fully tailored funeral arrangements, that range from traditional religious services, of any faith or denomination, to modern celebrations of life led by a qualified celebrant. There is a huge choice of coffins, caskets and urns, ranging from traditional materials to green and eco-friendly options. J. Lawrence have a wide selection of funeral transport vehicles available, with modern Jaguar hearses and limousines as well as a traditional Daimler limousine. Horse-drawn hearses are also available on request.

If you wish to, J. Lawrence & Son can arrange for you to view your loved one in a peaceful chapel of rest that will be set aside for your use, making sure that you can say goodbye in private.

Call J. Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd. now to find out more about the services they provide across Hampshire and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Alan   Harris

Alan Harris

Jun 1952 - Apr 2024

Peter   Tearse

Peter Tearse

Jul 1944 - Apr 2024

Leonard   Reeves

Leonard Reeves

Jun 1935 - Apr 2024

Rose   Palmer

Rose Palmer

Jan 1944 - Mar 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Graham Jones 27th Jun 2022

    Chris Lawrence and his team were superb; they couldn't have been more professional. Once Chris knew the family's requirements, he made all the necessary arrangements for us and, as a result, he made what was a difficult time a lot easier.

  • 5 Maureen Marshall 25th Jun 2022

    John Lawerence and the staff J Lawerence & Sons were excellent from start to finish.

    I can’t thank John enough for his kindness, support and professionalism. 

  • 5 Roy White 20th Jun 2022

    We couldn't have been more pleased with the professional, courteous and sympathetic service provided by Louise and her colleagues. From start to finish they were there with help and advice every step of the way at such a difficult time.
    Personally I would highly recommend.

  • 5 Alexandra Hughes 18th Jun 2022

    Kind and compassionate as ever, couldn’t do too much to facilitate our needs including bringing Dad home for my disabled sister to spend time with.

  • 5 Helen Foreman 28th May 2022

    They took the time to ensure that all the arrangements were approved by my elderly mother, including three home visits to date.
    Very many thanks,
    Helen Foreman.

  • 5 Stephen Smith 20th May 2022

    I would like to thank John and the team for the excellent service they provided for my father’s funeral. I would highly recommend the service of this long established undertaker 
    Many thanks again 

  • 5 Andrew Wyatt 17th May 2022

    Excellent service wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

  • 5 Theresa Shakespeare-Shipp 14th May 2022

    Louise, John, and Chris were wonderful in helping us to arrange my Father's funeral and cremation services. Nothing was too much trouble at any time and they made themselves available to us 24/7 for anything we might need, or questions that would come up.

    Not only were they there throughout making arrangements, but with us all the way through the services on the day, like family.

    They were compassionate and caring, guiding us through the maze of planning. Respectful to us and to Dad to the last moment, so professional, warm, friendly, competent.

    We cannot say enough about these special people..... They made a very difficult and sad time manageable for us.....a tremendous celebration of my Father's life.

    Thank you to you all xx

  • 5 William Monk 11th May 2022

    Very professional service and made my Mum's funeral absolutely amazing I would highly recommend that you use J Lawrence and Sons for your loved ones.

  • 5 Linda Hall 1st May 2022

    I cannot thank J.Lawrence &Sons enough for all the compassion and understanding that they have given to me after my husbands death. They didn’t rush the decisions I had to make, nor did they try to sell me anything I didn’t want. I valued their opinions, as they have a great deal of experience when dealing with the bereaved. I would most certainly recommend these undertakers to my family and friends. I feel they give a kind and understanding service, at a time when you are so vulnerable.

  • 5 Tina Wills 29th Apr 2022

    Arranged pre paid plan which was dealt with with care and compassion. Unfortunately we need to the funeral organising sooner than anticipated. The consideration and respect given was faultless. Thank you

  • 5 Kerry Myatt 26th Apr 2022

    Amazing help and support from John and the team.  Thank you all so much. Kerry x

  • 5 Tom Barrett 25th Apr 2022

    Fantastic service and would certainly recommend, nothing was too much trouble and they did a great job.

  • 5 Brenda Bannister 25th Apr 2022

    I can only say thank you for your support and understanding during the recent loss of my beloved husband Ken. I could not have asked for better help over the last month.

  • 5 Claire Parsonage 12th Apr 2022

    Very understanding during a difficult time. Always there to help and advise if required.

  • 5 Will Whale 28th Mar 2022

    Chris and the team have been brilliant to us as a family during this sad time. They are a highly professional company who act with huge compassion and dignity. Thankyou to J LAWRENCE and sons.

  • 5 Sarah Price 26th Mar 2022

    J Lawrence & Sons have always looked after the family nearest and dearest for more than 50 years.

    They have once more excelled themselves with the way they have looked after my late sister and us. The professional, sympathetic and truly warm way in which they have helped us through a very unhappy time in our lives cannot be overstated.

    I would recommend them to anyone who is seeking a family firm with good, old fashioned values.

  • 4 Paul Clarke 22nd Mar 2022

    Lawrence's did everything one would have expected, and accommodated all our expressed wishes, including some unusual ones. They also coped with admirable calmness to the hair-tearing emergency of our celebrant reporting in with COVID at 9am on the day [service was at 1:45], and sourced a replacement.
    I felt we were in good hands. Thanks to Chris and his staff.

  • 5 Gary Marsh 12th Mar 2022

    Everything excellent.

  • 5 Helen Luxton 8th Mar 2022

    A gentle and professional service from the start until the end. Lawrence's staff are all so respectful, caring and supportive, they guided me well on each and every step of organising my father's funeral. My family have used only Lawrence's since the 1940's and I think that is a good indicator that they provide a superb quality service.

  • 5 Ian Russell 7th Mar 2022

    Sensitive, knowledgable, helpful, trustworthy, always available with that personal touch, keeping you updated with what is going on, explaining choices, and giving direction for you to make a memorable occasion.
    My mum was a vicar's PA for years and Lawrence's is the only funeral directors that she would recommend.

  • 5 Linda Powney 1st Mar 2022

    Simply amazing. Attentive, respectful, sympathetic and approachable.
    Thank you

  • 4 Samantha Barr 25th Feb 2022

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  • 5 Hilary Jackson-Hawthorn 23rd Feb 2022

    The service provided by Lawrence’s was exceptional. Their care, sensitivity and consideration, together with  their knowledge, expertise and attention to detail, made a very sad and difficult time that much easier to cope with. We felt  very well looked after at a time that we needed it most. 

  • 5 John Dunford 22nd Feb 2022

    An amazing professional service from start to finish.  Louise guided us with love and care through a difficult time.  Would highly recommend J Lawrence & Sons.

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Address
17 St. Denys Rd
Portswood
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 2GN

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Graham Jones 27th Jun 2022

Chris Lawrence and his team were superb; they couldn't have been more professional. Once Chris knew the family's requirements, he made all the necessary arrangements for us and, as a result, he made what was a difficult time a lot easier.

Maureen Marshall 25th Jun 2022

John Lawerence and the staff J Lawerence & Sons were excellent from start to finish. I can’t thank John enough for his kindness, support and professionalism. 

Roy White 20th Jun 2022

We couldn't have been more pleased with the professional, courteous and sympathetic service provided by Louise and her colleagues. From start to finish they were there with help and advice every step of the way at such a difficult time. Personally I would highly recommend.

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